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The prolongation of life; optimistic studies (1908)

Author: Metchnikoff, Elie, 1845-1916; Mitchell, P. Chalmers (Peter Chalmers), Sir, 1864-1945
Subject: Hygiene; Longevity
Publisher: New York & London : G.P. Putnam's Sons
Possible copyright status: NOT_IN_COPYRIGHT
Language: English
Call number: srlf_ucla:LAGE-2200731
Digitizing sponsor: MSN
Book contributor: University of California Libraries
Collection: cdl; americana

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The investigation of old age.--Longevity in the animal kingdom.--Investigations on natural death.--Should we try to prolong human life?--Phycical rudiments in man.--Some points in the history of social animals.--Pessimism and optimism.--Goethe and Faust.--Science and morality

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